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How much do associate game designer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for associate game designer in Philadelphia, PA is $53,770.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $44,500.00 and $62,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an associate game designer do?

An Associate Game Designer assists in creating game mechanics, levels, and user experiences under the guidance of senior designers. They collaborate with artists, programmers, and producers to implement and refine gameplay elements. Their responsibilities may include documentation, playtesting, data analysis, and balancing game systems. This role is often an entry-level position, providing hands-on experience in game development processes. Strong communication, creativity, and problem-solving skills are essential for success in this role.

What does a typical day look like for an associate game designer?

A typical day for an Associate Game Designer involves collaborating with senior designers and artists to develop and refine gameplay mechanics, creating and iterating on levels or features, and documenting design specifications. You might attend team meetings, playtest early builds, and gather feedback to improve the player experience. The environment is usually highly collaborative, and you'll often coordinate with programmers, artists, and QA testers to bring game concepts to life. This diverse range of tasks helps you develop a deep understanding of game development while building a strong foundation for future career growth.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the associate game designer position, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Associate Game Designer, you need a solid grasp of game mechanics, level design, storytelling, and a relevant educational background such as a bachelor’s degree in game design or a related field. Familiarity with industry-standard tools like Unity, Unreal Engine, version control systems, and knowledge of scripting languages is highly valuable. Strong communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills set successful candidates apart in collaborative development environments. These combined abilities ensure that you can effectively contribute to the creative vision and technical execution of game projects.

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Infographic showing various Associate Game Designer job openings in Philadelphia, PA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 71% Full Time, 26% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $53,770 per year, or $25.9 per hour.

Guest Experience Associate - Entertainment Venue

King Of Prussia, PA • On-site

Level 99
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$14.50 - $17.50/hr

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Posted 20 days ago

Job description

WHO WE ARE

Level99 is a sprawling playground designed for adults with over 50 life-sized mini-games where Players dodge axes, crack puzzles, and outsmart real-world challenges. Each game lasts about 1–4 minutes and is built for 2–6 people to play together. One ticket to Level99 unlocks access to all of our games including Challenge Rooms, Player-vs-Player duels, and an art scavenger hunt. We save your progress each time you play so you can earn rewards and climb our coveted leaderboard.

Alongside the games, Level99 offers a full-service bar and award-winning restaurant – featuring scratch-cooking, local craft beers, handmade cocktails, and a variety of event spaces. Level99 has locations in Natick, MA, Providence, RI, Tysons, VA, and is opening in West Hartford, CT, Disney Springs, FL, King of Prussia, PA, Paramus, NJ, and Raleigh, NC. Level99 is backed by Act III Holdings, led by Panera founder Ron Shaich, and we have a talented team that has worked on successful entertainment projects ranging from 5 Wits to Walt Disney Imagineering. Visit www.level99.com for more details. 

OVERVIEW

Guest Experience Associates are the life of Level99 and bring the fun! Associates are dedicated to showcasing the Level99 concept,  delivering the ultimate in guest experience and developing relationships all while maintaining a fun, clean and safe environment. They are passionate about meeting guest needs before being asked, and are always promoting the Level99 brand.  The Guest Experience Associates Team is made up of fun, funny, honest and caring individuals who have a true sense of urgency when it comes to our players and fellow Team Members.

RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Prioritizes the guest experience, by providing tours, answering questions, enforcing guest safety and providing playful interactions with players.
  • Helps with the upkeep, maintenance, cleanliness, and operations of the entertainment side of the venue.
  • Provides authentic, fun, approachable, and humble interpersonal interactions and shows up on time daily to provide best-in-class service.
  • Continuously upholds Level99 brand and visual standards across all parts of the business, including product, experience, display standards, as well as environmental cleanliness and organization.
  • Assists with operations, including shift tasks, hands-on guest service, proper facilities upkeep and daily cleaning.
  • Ensures guest safety within the venue, inclusive of entertainment safety, continuously monitors and communicates any noticeable risks to guest’s health and welfare to a supervisor.
  • Assists with venue opening and closing tasks as assigned.
  • Other duties, as assigned.
MUST-HAVE SKILLS
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule based on business needs which will include days, nights, weekends and holidays.
  • Able to work eight hour-plus shifts, plus ability to stand, sit, squat or walk for extended periods of time, walk up and down stairs.
  • Able to grasp, reach overhead, push, lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
  • Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced, ever changing work environment
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Understands, utilizes and embraces new technology and its implementation into our operation
  • A team player with a positive, joyful, upbeat and energetic attitude
OTHER DESIRABLE (BUT NOT NECESSARY) SKILLS & EXPERIENCE INCLUDE
  • Minimum 1 year experience working directly with guests or customers.
  • Strong public speaking or performance experience
  • Retail Sales Associate experience preferred but not required.

While we don’t expect a candidate to have deep experience in all of the above, we’re looking for someone with the passion and capability to learn quickly in the areas that are new!

YOU MIGHT BE A FIT ON THE LEVEL99 TEAM IF YOU…

  • Like to laugh, would be described as a "low maintenance, low drama" person, have a tendency to have a bit of fun while you work
  • Have a high tolerance for ambiguity, like to go fast, and are excited to learn on the job
  • Are just a little bit obsessive about getting the details right the first time
  • Have a high energy personality, the kind of person who is typically smiling, and likes to "get it done now"

Level99 is an E-Verify employer.

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